The collection comprises the personal papers of Alma Mahler, the personal and professional papers of Franz Werfel, memorabilia
related to Gustav Mahler, and the research files of Adolf D. Klarmann concerning Franz Werfel. Materials include correspondence
to and from Alma Mahler and Franz Werfel, as well as to and from Adolf Klarmann, sometimes on behalf of Alma; writings of
Alma, such as diaries and memoirs, as well as her musical compositions; writings of Werfel, such as poems, plays, novels,
novellas and stories, and essays; memorabilia relating to Alma, her parents, Gustav Mahler, and Werfel, such as clippings,
programs, and personal documents; photographs; and audio files, such as interviews and songs. Also included are Klarmann’s
research notes and writings on Werfel, as well as material relating to Klarmann’s work as editor of Werfel’s writings.

title

Mahler-Werfel papers

creator

Mahler, Alma, 1879-1964 Werfel, Franz, 1890-1945

id

PUSp.Ms. Coll. 575

repository

University of Pennsylvania Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts

extent

134 boxes

inclusive date

1880-2004

bulk date

1898-1975

abstract/scope/contents

The collection comprises the personal papers of Alma Mahler, the personal and professional papers of Franz Werfel, memorabilia
related to Gustav Mahler, and the research files of Adolf D. Klarmann concerning Franz Werfel. Materials include correspondence
to and from Alma Mahler and Franz Werfel, as well as to and from Adolf Klarmann, sometimes on behalf of Alma; writings of
Alma, such as diaries and memoirs, as well as her musical compositions; writings of Werfel, such as poems, plays, novels,
novellas and stories, and essays; memorabilia relating to Alma, her parents, Gustav Mahler, and Werfel, such as clippings,
programs, and personal documents; photographs; and audio files, such as interviews and songs. Also included are Klarmann’s
research notes and writings on Werfel, as well as material relating to Klarmann’s work as editor of Werfel’s writings.